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2023
More than 10,000 drivers were arrested last year for drink driving during the festive season(1)
29 November 2023
New data reveals how London, Northern Ireland and West Yorkshire were some of the worst offending areas
The average student has almost £5,000 worth of possessions with them at university
15 November 2023
New research shows how this value is around 23% higher in comparison to students who’ve attended university since 2012.
One in 5 (21%) UK adults admit they'd move jobs if their flexibility changed
13 October 2023
New research reveals how Brits continue to adapt post-pandemic work routines to juggle cost of living pressures and better their work/life balance
Cost of car insurance breaks records once again as average price reaches £924
13 October 2023
New research reveals how landlords have whacked up prices to cover for additional cleaning fees, deposits or bonds
Parents and pet owners pay up to £460 more on top of rent and bills than other renters
4 October 2023
New data reveals how prices have soared by £338 (58%) in just 12 months
Two in 5 (40%) dog owners admit to leaving a dog in a hot car
4 September 2023
Beloved pets have been left for almost 13 minutes, on average, where temperatures could become fatal
More animals killed on the M5 than on any other road
2 August 2023
Almost 6,000 roadkills have been reported across England, Scotland and Wales since 2022
Motorists urged to stay off the road as more than 16,000 drink-drive arrests were made last summer
25 July 2023
The Met Police, Northern Ireland, and Avon and Somerset Police recorded some of highest figures between May and September 2022
Record-breaking increases puts car insurance at third highest household bill in the UK
16 July 2023
The average cost of car insurance is now £776, after increasing by £119 (18%) in the past 3 months alone
Millions of households across the UK could be left at financial risk
28 June 2023
New data reveals how 1 in 4 (25%) Brits admit to having little or no home insurance
Hay fever allergy reported as cause of accidents in the UK
13 June 2023
More than 2 in 3 (68%) UK drivers said their hay fever has impacted their driving. And almost 1 in 5 (17%) said they were caught in an accident or near miss, research reveals.
29.1 million(1) uncaught drivers could be at risk of driving fines
10 April 2023
Research finds 7 in 10 (70%) UK drivers admit to motoring offences for which they haven’t been caught
SORN applications spike 77% in 4 months as 2.7 million cars are declared off road in 2022(1)
21 March 2023
The DVLA saw 297,770 Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) applications last October alone
Over 16,000 UK drivers caught using a mobile phone or device in 2022, despite new driving laws
9 March 2023
The penalty for being caught might have tightened, but new research reveals a staggering £3.3m was issued in fines throughout 2022
Car insurance prices at 3-year high following £100 increase
25 January 2023
However, motorists renewing this past quarter report savings amid cost of living crisis
Are New Year's resolutions dead?
16 January 2023
Less than 1 in 10 (7%) Brits are doing Dry January this year
2022
January among worst month for drink-driving offences in 2022
28 December 2022
With that in mind, drivers are being urged to avoid drink-driving after New Year's celebrations this coming weekend
Christmas on a budget for millions of Brits this winter
21 December 2022
New research reveals that almost 4 in 5 (78%) are changing how they shop for Christmas due to the cost of living crisis
Car insurance premiums up 14% with the biggest annual increase in 5 years
20 October 2022
UK drivers are now paying £586 for their car insurance, on average
One in 3 parent and child parking bays misused, investigation reveals
22 Septmber 2022
More than half (57%) of UK drivers have witnessed someone without children parking in a parent and child bay, with supermarkets the worst place for offences
Steepest increase in car insurance prices reported since COVID-19 crisis
21 July 2022
The average cost of car insurance has reached its highest in almost 2 years amid the cost of living crisis
Millions of Brits turn to second hand sites as cost of living crisis worsens
4 July 2022
Almost half (43%) of UK adults are buying second-hand due to the rising cost of living
Number of adults living with parents up 20% in 10 years
10 June 2022
Young adults blame the cost of moving out as the main reason for still living at home
Brits prepare for Jubilee celebrations, but could risk paying out on unprotected possessions
31 May 2022
That's as 71% of Brits plan on doing some type of activity over the 4-day weekend
Car insurance costs on the rise despite FCA pricing changes
21 April 2022
The cost of car insurance has increased for the first time in 18 months – and loyal customers could be paying even more if they choose to auto-renew, data shows
Motorists face £5,000 fine for risking pet's safety when behind the wheel
13 April 2022
More than a third (36%) of owners admit to not using pet restraints when driving, putting them at risk of a hefty fine
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